Sunday, April 20, 2014

Easter Dinner with the bunnies

With my son, David, leaving to go into the Army in two weeks time, my head is too full of worry to leave room for a great deal of creativity.

Still, it was Easter, and we were together! Two great things for which to be grateful! So with this little pep talk to myself I went to the basement and started pulling things from the boxes. There's Peter Rabbit! Did I ever finish reading all the Beatrix Potter stories to David?

No wait, that's not Peter Rabbit. And that egg belongs to John!

What am I doing? They are too old for bunny ears, aren't they?

What if they were a manly brown . . . ?

Perhaps if I used some tactical diversion . . . like carrot cupcakes . . .

Topped with violas from the garden, which are completely edible . . .

And some lemon parfaits . . .

With lots of jelly beans tucked among the flowers . . . They may be men now, but they still love sweets!

9 comments:

Maria - I can't begin to imagine what you are going through right now mentally and emotionally. Bless David for such an honorable endeavor. Your table and accessories are perfectly fit for a holiday and the meal looks delicious. Happy Easter to you and your lovely family.

Your table for Easter is beautiful dear Maria! The centerpiece is gorgeous, filled with so much goodies and lovelies!Many blessings from the Lord for your son and do not fear, leave it to HIM to take care of your baby, as HE will do it!Bendiciones grandes para todos Uds. estas Pascuas amiga mia!FABBY

Maria your table looks very cute but elegant at the same time. I especially like the rabbit ear shaped napkins. I know this is a difficult time for you but you have to think positive and leave everything in God's hands.

Hola, Maria. What a lovely table, and how fun it must've been to do those darling/manly napkins! I felt your pangs of [important] things undone in life's path when you wondered if you'd finished reading the Beatrix Potter books to the boys...so many important things to teach them! Somehow, thankfully, they DO get the messages and lessons and love.

I remember that you said he'd be pulling out of there. It's been what...3 days now? Oh, geez. I'm just holding you close to my heart right now because I can only imagine what that rollercoaster of emotions is doing to your brain and body.

They may be men, but they will always and forever be your boys. I'm sure they loved and will always love it when you make gestures like this to create something special that is filled with thought and love. Bunny ears and all!